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2015 Honda CR-Z Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

60/100

#3 most-complained of 6 CR-Z years

The 2015 Honda CR-Z has a complaint index of 60, ranking 3rd worst out of 6 model years, with 5 complaints and 2 recalls, both for airbags. NHTSA rates its verdict as Caution relative to other CR-Z years.

Complaints
5
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
34.5
33 city / 37.5 hwy

Top 2015 Honda CR-Z problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags2 (40%)
  2. Brakes1 (20%)
  3. Electrical System1 (20%)
  4. Engine1 (20%)
  5. Fuel System1 (20%)
  6. Structure & Body1 (20%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (20%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain1 (20%)

What owners report

  • Owners report engine vibrations felt through the steering wheel at low mileage, around 600 miles, when idling in drive after the engine warms up.
  • Exterior door handles reportedly fail without warning, leaving the driver unable to open the door from outside, a problem some owners describe as common on 2010 to 2016 CR-Z models.
  • Airbag warning lights have come on with owners citing concern about Takata airbag inflators and uncertainty about whether their CR-Z was included in recall coverage.
  • One owner reported unsatisfactory dealer service during an airbag recall visit, citing no available parts or loaner vehicle.
2015 Honda CR-Z complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2015Dec 2016Apr 2017Jul 2022Dec 2025
9 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2015 to Dec 2025; peak Oct 2015 (3).

2015 Honda CR-Z recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 19V500000Jun 27, 2019Airbags1,558 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.

  2. NHTSA 16V061000Feb 3, 2016Airbags2,232,187 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

2015 Honda CR-Z fuel economy and fuel cost

City
33 MPG
Highway
37.5 MPG
Combined
34.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,875
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2015 compared with other CR-Z years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201120122013201420152016
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Avoid8011234.5
2014No verdict204134.5
2015Caution605234.5
2016No verdict02034.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Honda CR-Z reliable?
NHTSA data shows the 2015 CR-Z has a complaint index of 60, ranking 3rd worst among 6 model years, earning a Caution verdict relative to other CR-Z years.
Does the 2015 Honda CR-Z have airbag recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists two recalls affecting the 2015 CR-Z, both involving airbag inflators, campaigns 19V500000 and 16V061000.
What is the top problem area for the 2015 Honda CR-Z?
Airbags are the top reported problem area, accounting for 40% of complaints, with 2 out of 5 total complaints filed.
What fuel economy does the 2015 Honda CR-Z get?
EPA rates the 2015 CR-Z at 34.5 mpg combined, 33 mpg city, and 37.5 mpg highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,875.
How does the 2015 CR-Z compare to other years?
Its complaint index of 60 is lower than the 2011 (100) and 2013 (80) model years, but higher than the 2012 (40), 2014 (20), and 2016 (0) model years.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.